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Belgian cycling federation president says there’s no investigation into Johan Bruyneel for now by Shane Stokes - Thursday, June 14, 2012 Tom Van Damme states federation can’t move until it is given evidence, but USADA claims jurisdictionOne day after it was confirmed that USADA had opened a case against six individuals including Johan Bruyneel, the RadioShack Nissan manager and former US Postal Service chief, accusing them of running a major doping conspiracy between 1998 and 2011, ... → Read More
WADA, Ironman, Livestrong and USADA react to charges against Lance Armstrong and others by Shane Stokes - Thursday, June 14, 2012 Responses of four of those linked to and affected by the charges Following yesterday’s news that the US Anti Doping Agency had filed charges against Lance Armstrong, Johan Bruyneel and four others in relation to what it says is evidence of long-running systematic doping relating to the US Postal Service team and s... → Read More
Kimmage: ‘There is no other conclusion other than Floyd Landis told the truth’ by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Armstrong critic applauds USADA action, says Tygart has stood up for sportAnti-doping journalist and former pro Paul Kimmage has hailed today's news that the US Anti Doping Agency has brought charges against Lance Armstrong, Johan Bruyneel and four others, saying that it was a very important step forward for clean sport.
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UCI acknowledges USADA doping action, Armstrong responds by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Texan accuses anti-doping agency of being ‘motivated by spite’Although the UCI doesn’t name Lance Armstrong, a communication from the governing body released a short while ago essentially confirms the Washington Post’s claims that USADA has launched formal doping charges against the rider and others.
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USADA makes formal doping charges against Armstrong, Tour titles at risk by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Suggestions that samples from 2009 and 2010 may also be considered suspectSeven time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong faces the prospect of losing at least some of those titles after the US Anti-Doping Agency brought formal charges against the Texan in relation to the alleged use of doping substances.
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Schleck refocuses to target Olympics, Vuelta and worlds after Tour withdrawal is confirmed by Shane Stokes - Wednesday, June 13, 2012 2011 Tour runner-up vows to come back stronger after being forced out of this year’s raceAndy Schleck has said this afternoon that he had set a new goal of trying to win the Vuelta a España, having been forced to abandon his Tour de France campaign due to injury.
The RadioShack Nissan rider confirmed earlier reports that a fracture m... → Read More
Professional Cycling Council confirms Tour of Hangzhou to end 2012 season by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Biological Passport to be extended to Continental teams; no Tour of Russia in 2013The International Cycling Union (UCI) Professional Cycling Council (CCP) met today in the city of Salzburg, Austria, to discuss issues pertaining to the rest of 2012, and into next year. Among the subjects discussed were the confirmation - pending a ... → Read More
Tour de Suisse: Vladimir Isaychev is the strongest of the stage five break as the peloton sleeps by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Russian wins six-man sprint while the race contenders take it easy on another rainy dayVladimir Isaychev (Katusha) was the strongest rider in the day-long breakaway on stage five of the Tour de Suisse, between Trimbach-Olten and Gansingen, as the big names of the peloton decided to take the day off. The 25-year-old Russian outsprinted ... → Read More
Great Britain announces long list for London Olympic Games road races by Ben Atkins - Wednesday, June 13, 2012 David Millar named in eight-man pre-selection; track, mountainbike and BMX teams announced by host nationBritish Cycling has announced the long list of riders that will represent Great Britain in the forthcoming Olympic Games in London. Both men’s and women’s team have qualified the maximum number of five and four riders respectively, which will be sele... → Read More
Brajkovic says form is perfectly on track for Tour, will ride Tour of Slovenia by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Astana leader heads squad on home soilFormer Critérium de Dauphiné winner Jani Brajkovic will continue his build-up to what he aims will be a very strong Tour de France when he begins his home national tour tomorrow.
The Astana leader will compete in the four day Tour of Slovenia, he... → Read More
Millar expects to be part of Great Britain’s Olympic selection by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Shortlist due to be announced todayWith CAS making his selection theoretically possible on April 30th and the rider then stating two weeks ago that he was available for consideration, David Millar has now said that he expects to be confirmed for Britain’s road race team for the London... → Read More
Andy Schleck will miss Tour de France due to spinal injury by VeloNation Press - Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Vertebral fracture caused by Dauphiné crash, father confirms Tour absenceAndy Schleck’s annus horribilis continues with reports from Luxembourg stating that the RadioShack Nissan leader will miss this year’s Tour de France, thus ending a run of podium places in the event.
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Team Type 1-Sanofi‘s Javier Megias attacks through the Tour de Suisse rain by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Diabetic rider keeps control of his blood glucose as he endures the wet, cold conditionsJavier Megias is one of the Team Type 1-Sanofi’s riders who actually suffers from type 1 diabetes, but that did not stop him from taking part in the main breakaway of the fourth stage of the Tour de Suisse today. As a diabetic but, most importantly,... → Read More
Tour de Suisse: BMC Racing Team on the attack in its “home” stage by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Martin Kohler in the break and Greg Van Avermaet in a late attack as the race passes close to sponsor’s headquartersThe BMC Racing Team was one of the most aggressive teams in the fourth stage of the Tour de Suisse, as the 188km course between Aarberg and Trimbach-Olten passed close to BMC’s headquarters town of Grenchen. Martin Kohler managed to get into the bre... → Read More
Tour de France: Martin, Leipheimer and Velits head Omega Pharma Quick Step shortlist by VeloNation Press - Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Boonen confirmed as missing this year’s raceWorld time trial champion Tony Martin, 2007 podium finisher Levi Leipheimer and 2010 Vuelta a España runner-up Peter Velits are likely to launch a three-pronged attack during this year’s Tour de France, with all three of those being part of the 13 ri... → Read More
Tour de Suisse: Sagan unbeatable again in a rain sodden fourth stage by Ben Atkins - Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Three out of four so far for Slovakian champion as wet weather continuesPeter Sagan (Liquigas-Cannondale) proved unbeatable once more as he took his third victory in four stages of the Tour de Suisse between Aarberg and Trimbach-Olten, as heavy rain fell on the race once more. The Slovakian champion launched his sprint e... → Read More
Fédrigo confirms he expects Tour de France selection despite Dauphiné crash and withdrawal by VeloNation Press - Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Triple Tour stage winner will compete this week in Route du SudHaving missed the Tour de France last year due to Lyme disease, a relieved Pierrick Fédrigo has said that he expects that his recent crash and withdrawal from the Critérium du Dauphiné should not prevent him from racing in La Grand Boucle this year. ... → Read More
USA’s Joe Dombrowski in GiroBio race lead after superb Monte Terminillo win by Shane Stokes - Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Young rider shows talent in Baby GiroLess than a month after he took fourth on Mount Baldy and finished a twelfth overall in the Tour of California, 21 year old Joe Dombrowski further underlined why he is seen as one of the USA’s top young talents when he grabbed a stage win and the pin... → Read More
Christian Knees looking to play vital role for Team Sky in Tour de France by Kyle Moore - Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Former German champion has capabilities to help Wiggins and CavendishIn the coming weeks, much speculation will surround Sky Procycling and its Tour de France selection process, as the squad has to accommodate both Mark Cavendish and Bradley Wiggins.
How the British team chooses to allocate its nine roster spots w... → Read More
Tour de Suisse: Baden Cooke grabs second on stage 3 by chance by Kyle Moore - Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Had meant to lead out Allan Davis, instead beaten only by SaganBaden Cooke (Orica-GreenEdge) added his name to the long list of riders who have seen Peter Sagan (Liquigas-Cannondale) sweep around in the final 50 meters on Monday in the Tour de Suisse.
The veteran Aussie had meant to lead out team-mate Allan ... → Read More
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